Stormwater Management

Stormwater Regulatory Update March 24, 2011 | by: Aislinn Creel, PE, LEED AP Some of my civil engineering colleagues recently asked me to provide an update on the changing regulations in the stormwater world, because “it seemed like a flurry of activity and then darkness.” Read more »

LID for All: Stormwater Treatment Changes for Federal Projects (Part 1) June 07, 2010 | by: Charlene Harper, PE, LEED AP The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 is an “omnibus energy policy law that consists mainly of provisions designed to increase energy efficiency and the availability of renewable energy.” Read more »

Riding the Wave of Impending Stormwater Regulations: Water Quality May 28, 2010 | by: Aislinn Creel, PE, LEED AP A paradigm shift is occurring in the way in which we control pollutants generated by stormwater runoff. This shift is evident by examining the existing and proposed stormwater regulations and design standards.  Read more »

Urban Stormwater Treatment Trains – Flow Through Planters as an Urban Mitigation Tool February 10, 2010 | by: Lu Gay Lanier, LA, FASLA, LEED AP The integration of stormwater treatment for quality and quantity is always challenging on an urban site where traditional treatments require acreage that is simply not available.  To meet current regulations, the design team needs to look at creative options for removal of pollutants and detention of rainfall within a restricted area. Read more »

What’s So Important About Riprap Outfall Protection? February 01, 2010 | by: Charlene Harper, PE, LEED AP It may not be glamorous, but erosion control design is a critical component to managing water quality both during and after site construction.  The transition between a manmade drainage system and a natural channel is one area of potential erosion that must be given special attention during design. Read more »